Hello from Durham

[Kenno]

About to return to towing after quite some time away. Looking forward to visiting new places

 

[Mel]

Hi Kenno. Welcome to the forum. County Durham is one of our favourite go-to places. Tell us about whichever outfit you end up with and Keep posting.
Mel

 

[Kenno]

Hi Mel, we have a 2ltr. diesel Toyota Rav4 2wd. and just purchased a 2017 Bailey Unicorn Valencia which we are hoping to collect on the 18th. Then it will be a case of familiarising ourselves with it somewhere local at first.

 

[Dustydog]

Welcome to the Forum Kenno. Enjoy your Valencia. Have you planned where your first local trip will be?

 

[Beachball]

Hi Kenno Welcome to the forum enjoy your Bailey Valencia have a nice break to give it a try out

 

[Hutch]

Welcome, to the forum, not long before you get your caravan.

 

[Raywood]

Welcome to the forum.

 

[The Lodger]

Hi
I am from Durham aea.
I have a new a vigo bought June 2022.
For a 30k van I am not impressed at all

Warranty a waste of time
Build quality makes me want to either make this my last van or at least never but a bailey again.

Cheers

John

 

[otherclive]

Hi
I am from Durham aea.
I have a new a vigo bought June 2022.
For a 30k van I am not impressed at all

Warranty a waste of time
Build quality makes me want to either make this my last van or at least never but a bailey again.

Cheers

John

That’s a sad reflection on Bailey, but I’m afraid it’s not unique. Hopefully the snags will get sorted and you can enjoy your caravan as intended.

 

[Dustydog]

That’s a sad reflection on Bailey, but I’m afraid it’s not unique. Hopefully the snags will get sorted and you can enjoy your caravan as intended.

A great shame for The Lodger. Can he / she tell us more about the problems? Plenty of Forumites who have first hand knowledge of warranty claims and CRA 2015 against the Dealer May be able to help

 

[Buckman]

Hi
I am from Durham aea.
I have a new a vigo bought June 2022.
For a 30k van I am not impressed at all

Warranty a waste of time
Build quality makes me want to either make this my last van or at least never but a bailey again.

Cheers

John

As the caravan is about a year old, what are the issues as many are covered under CRA 2015 especially if reported within the first 6 months?

I agree warranties are useless and can be used as toilet paper, but legislation over rides any pathetic warranty that a manufacturer may offer.

 

[RogerL]

Over 4 decades, we've bought 3 new caravans from different manufacturers, I'm firmly of the opinion that the warranty period is an ordeal while you get all the build snagging dealt with and then enjoy many years of trouble-free caravanning.

If everyone took the view "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" after the initial warranty then the resulting lower sales of new caravans would soon focus the minds of caravan makers.

 

[Kenno]

Last week we had a removable towbar and electrics fitted to our Toyota Rav4 (£440) in anticipation of collection the caravan this weekend.

Well there has been a delay with collecting our 2017 Valencia

Had a phone call today to let me know that the PDI come across a few issues. The awning light has condensation in it and will be replaced, the fridge is not working on gas and needs a new element and the Aldi control panel needs replacing. The parts have been ordered and I will be notified when they arrive before receiving a new collection date.

On another note we have booked 3 nights on a CL site near Jedburgh Saturday to Tuesday over the New Year.

 

[Hutch]

Last week we had a removable towbar and electrics fitted to our Toyota Rav4 (£440) in anticipation of collection the caravan this weekend.

Well there has been a delay with collecting our 2017 Valencia

Had a phone call today to let me know that the PDI come across a few issues. The awning light has condensation in it and will be replaced, the fridge is not working on gas and needs a new element and the Aldi control panel needs replacing. The parts have been ordered and I will be notified when they arrive before receiving a new collection date.

On another note we have booked 3 nights on a CL site near Jedburgh Saturday to Tuesday over the New Year.

That is a good news phone call, some dealers would have just put the van out and let, you, find the faults.

 

[shouldknowbettor]

I am from Durham aea.
I have a new a vigo bought June 2022.
For a 30k van I am not impressed at all

Warranty a waste of time
Build quality makes me want to either make this my last van or at least never but a bailey again.

If you get the chance visit the Elddis open day and do a factory tour. You'll probably steer clear of brand new afterwards.

Second hand private sales all the way, and go in with an expectation of some minor DIY on appliances/fixtures etc. And you'll never get let down. Caravans are less complex than IKEA furniture so not hard to work with if something does go wrong, and the many,any thousands saved will certainly take the edge off.

 

[toad a caravan]

About to return to towing after quite some time away. Looking forward to visiting new places

Welcome ...from me Gary (northwest)